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Number of Rooms: 56
Eco Rating: 4
Location: The Alentejo
Cork might not be the most obvious building material for a hotel but this is Alentejo after all, and it turns out that cork is not only a wonderfully effective insulator but its production is also about as sustainable as you can get, so the Ecorkhotel has the eco-friendly box very firmly ticked.
The main building is clad entirely in cork, with the hotel's 56 cottage suites, each with its own private terrace, dotted amongst the groves of olive trees and cork-oaks. To avoid resembling a giant pin board, the interiors are whitewashed and modern, each with an L-shaped design to maximise privacy.
The hotel's Cardo restaurant has views across the Alentejo countryside, and the young chef serves an inventive menu that is rooted in the traditional flavours of Portugal. The region's wines are currently undergoing something of a renaissance and slip down all too easily - thankfully their prices do not yet match their high quality.
The spa offers a range of treatments and massages, but the solar-heated pool is its real triumph, and the gym offers classes as well as a fully-equipped fitness studio. The rooftop pool is unheated (thanks to the long, hot summers and mild winters it's really not necessary) and is a wonderful suntrap with its views across the fields and gently undulating hills.
Itineraries that feature Ecorkhotel
Best for: Couples
Visiting Seaside Cities, Wine Estates and Beatiful Beaches: A Tranquil Trip to Lisbon and the Alentejo
Spend a couple of days in the rejuvenated city of Lisbon before
indulging in food, wine, country pursuits and beachtime in the
varied and under-the-radar...
7 Days
From £1,820pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Road Trippers
Sand Dunes, Sunny Strolls & City Sights: A Romantic Escape in Southern Portugal
Begin by exploring the unspoilt, stunning beaches of Comporta
before heading inland to the endless cork oak forests, rolling
farmlands and elegant...
11 Days
From £3,195pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Road Trippers
From Porto's Port Houses to the Duoro Valley's Vineyards: Discovering Portugal's Winelands on a Road Trip
Despite many misconceptions, Portugal should be on any wine
lover's radar, not just for drinking, but for visiting. Here we
have distilled our...
7 Days
From £2,365pp
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